NACHRICHTEN – NEWS
October 9 2025 – September 6 2026
The first comprehensive exhibition on news in Germany sheds light on how the news developed and our relationship to it. The focus is specifically on one key actor many people know very little about – news agencies. What has been their historical role and why do we need them today? From election results to sporting achievements and tomorrow’s weather, it has never been easier to find out what is happening in the world. All around the globe, you can access the news 24/7 anywhere. So why are people increasingly turning their backs on the news?
When asked about our own relationship to the news, we all have a different answer. Our interactive exhibition invites you to explore your own personal news habits, needs and knowledge. At the same time, it encourages us to think about what we need as a society to be well-informed now and in the future.
Guided tours take place on Sundays. We also offer guided family tours once a month. Children aged 6 to 12 may take our (animated) reporter dog Ferdinand and an accompanying booklet to explore the basics of journalism in a playful way at 18 stations.
Impressions
Program Highlights
Please refer to our calendar for more information about events and how to attend.
5. May 2026
Local Journalism Day: Workshops, Tours and Panel Discussion
With a “Local Journalism Day,” regional newspaper publishers want to demonstrate their importance and performance in an increasingly digital media world. In the morning, school classes can take part in the #UseTheNews news literacy initiative at the museum. In the afternoon, there will be activities for families. The day will conclude with an evening panel discussion with well-known journalists from the region.
12. March 2026
News avoidance – a solution?
In a world full of crises, disasters, and constant updates, many (not only!) young people switch off internally and externally: they deliberately avoid the news. Many see this as a way to protect themselves from unwanted doomscrolling, stressful feelings, and constant overload. What does this “news avoidance” mean for democratic participation and social engagement In this training course for multipliers in child and youth work and social and educational work, we will take a look at these questions together and work out how professionals can address the topic with young people using media education approaches.
12. Febrary 2026
Belief, opinion, knowledge: Fake news using the example of climate change
The increasing spread of disinformation poses major challenges for schools and educational institutions. Promoting media literacy has therefore become a central educational task. Students in grade 8 and above will have the opportunity to ask questions to experts from the fields of social media, journalism, AI, and science communication. They will acquire practical knowledge and skills in dealing with fake news, disinformation, and the role of social media.
23. October 2025
Digital Fight Club – What does the future hold for journalism in the digital age?
Journalists Nils Minkmar and Yasmine M’Barek step into the ring at the Digital Fight Club to discuss the future of journalism in the digital age. An event in cooperation with the Hessian State Agency for Civic Education (HLZ), the Rhineland-Palatinate State Agency for Civic Education, the Saarland State Agency for Civic Education, the Saxon State Agency for Civic Education, the Dresden Adult Education Center, and the Dresden Media Culture Center.
18. October 2025
Friedenflechten & Medien
In the early 1990s, wars in the Balkans not only shook the political order—they also profoundly changed society and the media. A collaborative event with the Federal Agency for Civic Education (bpb).
Digital Material
Learn more about the exhibition in our digital Expotizer (only available in German).
Programme
Termine in September 2026
8. September 2026
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8. September 2026
Digitaler Familientalk: Vorbilder, Vertrauen, Meinungsbildung
Wie Influencer, Streamer und Content Creator das Weltbild junger Menschen prägen
Die medienpädagogische Veranstaltungsreihe „Digitaler Familientalk“ möchte Eltern dabei unterstützen, die Mediennutzung ihrer Kinder zu überblicken, Risiken im Netz frühzeitig zu erkennen und ihren Kindern im Umgang mit den digitalen Medien kompetent zur Seite zu stehen.
Themen und Inhalte am 8. September
Digitale Vorbilder prägen Meinungen und Weltbilder – durch parasoziale Beziehungen, Identifikation und inszenierte Authentizität. Der Abend gibt einen Überblick über die Bandbreite digitaler Vorbilder: von Streamern über Lifestyle-Influencern bis zu politischen Creatorn. Im Mittelpunkt steht, wie im digitalen Raum Vertrauen und Einfluss entstehen. Der Abend beleuchtet journalistische Qualitätsstandards als Orientierung und gibt konkrete Gesprächsstrategien für den Familienalltag.
Impulsgeber
Experten der dpa Frankfurt geben Einblicke in Nachrichtengrundversorgung, Faktencheck und die Anforderungen an seriösen Journalismus. Nils Astrath arbeitet als Medienpädagoge bei #UseTheNews. Mit Hintergrund im Journalismus begleitet er seit Jahren verschiedene Zielgruppen, von Kindern und Jugendlichen bis hin zu Eltern und pädagogischen Fachkräften. Seine Themenschwerpunkte liegen im Bereich KI, Social Media und Nachrichtenkompetenz.
Die Veranstaltung ist kostenlos und findet online über Zoom statt.
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Partners and Funding
The exhibition NACHRICHTEN – NEWS was developed in cooperation with dpa and the #UseTheNews initiative to mark the 75th anniversary of the German Press Agency.
Media partners are Hessischer Rundfunk (hr), VRM Medien, arte, and Frankfurter Rundschau.
